Glaring at Alice, the woman grabbed her sons hand and scurried away.

Alice walked around the Mini after noticing the boy pointing at it. Nothing on either side, or the front. Making her way to the back of the little car, she gasped in shock.

A large handmade sign under the back window proclaimed in bold capital letters, HONK IF YOU WANT SOME *****! A rubber replica of a ***** was attached the to keyhole.

Alice ripped the sign off, tearing it into little pieces as she fumed. Shane! she shouted angrily to the heavens, ignoring the looks of passerby as she stood, red-faced, clutching the rubber ***** tightly in her hand.

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Tina sat in the rocking chair contentedly, holding the bundle in the pink blanket close to her.

Bette kneeled down beside her, smiling. This was a good idea, Tee. Im glad you thought of it.

Tina smiled at her. This adoption was the best route, wasnt it? Once weve had a little time, we can search for a donor and try again.

Bette leaned over the blanket, pulling back a corner to peer into it. Welcome to the family, Lucy Kennard-Porter.

Tina frowned. Or Porter-Kennard. She glanced at Bette. Youre right, Kennard-Porter sounds better. Besides, youre the daddy, right?

Bette grinned proudly and kissed the bundle in the blanket. In response, she got a lick on the cheek. Ewww, she muttered, swiping at her cheek with the back of her hand as the bundle in the blanket barked happily and wiggled out the blanket and jumped off Tinas lap.

Watching the golden retriever puppy trot into their bedroom, Tina clasped Bettes hand. Thank you for agreeing to this. I really needed it. Lucy can be sort of a trial run for as while we search and make some decisions. This will be good for us.

Bette kissed her on the forehead. Sure thing, sweetie.

The door flew open, startling them, as Alice burst into the house. You guys wont believe what Shane did! she began, kicking the door shut behind her.

Seconds after it shut, there was a loud knock on the door. The door opened slowly and Shane stepped inside. Guys? Hey, you wont believe what Alice… she trailed off as she noticed Alice standing nearby, and her eyes darkened.